I'm preparing for my TEDx talk, and I give three steps to follow if you want to go on your own giving journey.
First, wake up in the morning and declare, "I'm going to give a gift today!"
Second, look for an opportunity to give.
And finally, and most importantly, act when you see the opportunity.
This morning my flight to Austin, TX was canceled. I called Southwest customer service, and the agent on the other end of the line was friendly and helpful. When I told her the flight I wanted for tomorrow, she said, "There is one seat left."
"Praise the Lord!" I exclaimed.
She chuckled, and at that moment I received a nudge, "Ask her if you can pray for her."
I ignored the soft, gentle voice and continued to chat with the agent, asking her about her day. "Busy, but good," she commented.
This was my opportunity, but I was scared to act. I didn't follow through on giving this gift that the agent may have needed today. So, if you are the praying type, will you pray for the nameless Southwest customer service agent? We don't know her name, but God does, and that's all that matters.
Again, the soft whisper, "Ask her if you can pray for her."
Blessings,
Stephanie
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About the Author:
Stephanie Jones and her husband, Mike, live in Northwest, IN and enjoy lake life and travel. Stephanie is the author of The Giving Challenge-40 Days to a More Generous Life (on sale NOW!), a speaker, life success coach, and a daily giver. Stephanie empowers people to change their life through giving.
You can contact Stephanie by email at Stephanie@GivingGal.com.